Border patrol boss steps down as internal probe looms | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrendan RasciusWednesday 18 March 2026 01:51 GMT'There are actions and consequences that come from those choices', says Greg BovinoGregory Bovino, a senior U.S. Border Patrol commander, has announced his retirement from the Department of Homeland Security, effective at the end of the month.An insider claims Bovino's departure is intended to pre-empt the fallout from an internal DHS investigation.The DHS probe reportedly centers on alleged antisemitic remarks Bovino made about a U.S. attorney's observance of Shabbat.Bovino's career gained national attention during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, and he was previously investigated for misconduct during enforcement operations in Minneapolis.His retirement follows the recent firing of Kristi Noem as head of DHS by Trump.In fullGregory Bovino left DHS to avoid internal investigations into his deportation tactics, insider revealsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in